Side note: pretty sure if your PS3 is a little up to date, not only will it format the drive but will also re-download the operating system. Just so you don’t have to do the hassle of doing all that
I upgraded both mine an my brothers PS3's to a 1 TB SSD an wow what a difference in speed it makes. I've loaded 40 of my games onto it from disk to ISO and now I don't have to load the disk ea. time. I would say average speed to transfer the game 15 to 20 minutes an on FAT32....that is fast!! All the other reads I've made say that it don't make that much of a difference but it does and I recommend it if it's in the budget.
I remember having to do this, it was in October of 2017, my hdd blew up, so I replaced it with a 512GB SSD, and it’s been fine ever since, I had a backup on a flash drive that I just updated last day and it’s worked fine ever since. Keep in mind that I did this on a fat 80GB model
For the longest time I was using cardboard to hold the HDD in place because I didn't have a caddy. At least 10 years. Every time I would move my ps3 the HDD would dislodge itself from the connector. I just installed a caddy, which I bought for $1, and now I don't have to open the HDD bay to reconnect the HDD whenever I move my ps3.
Just a heads-up. When trying to download the Playstation 4.88 version, hit the first download. If you hit the second download option under download via computer it will not work. Someone gave a corrupted file there
@Sergi SzT Yes you can by going to PS3 website which is this link www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/ I promise you this is the real link or you can get it yourself either one of them
@@wwjoshdew ow wow, i think that is a bit overkill. I did just upgrade my PS4 Pro with a 2TB SSD and i dont think i will ever even run out of space with that. But still, 600 for a 4TB SSD is a lot. I hope tech gets a lot cheaper in the future.
@@wwjoshdew wow, yea that is annoying. I miss those days when you could just put the game in the console, and just play. Nowadays we always have to update the damn thing, or download additional shit. Really annoying, that you are kinda forced to upgrade with bigger SSDs because todays games are just that big.
Now you can buy the flash drive that already has the formatting installed for you. Put the new hhd or better ssd in the console, then plug the flash drive in the usb, then there you go🎉😉🎉
I just got a new drive bracket in the mail and the hinge part where you pull out the drive wasn't attached to the bracket. Is there an easy way to attach it?
My lens are dead on ps3 super slim, I remove lens and I put 1tb hdd now ps3 super slim is digital and jailbreaked with hen and multiman THIS IS AMAZING! pirate pkg games
I just got a used PS3 Super Slim. While it only has 12GB of flash storage, I heard Super Slims always use SATA III (not SATA II). Without searching online, what's the largest hard drive size this console recognizes? I've heard 1.5TB, but has anyone successfully used a bigger one? I can't find a clear answer anywhere. I'm looking for someone who has tried a really big drive.
What difference for users with disc games only? Also, is it alright to leave disc inside Super Slim when shutting it down? Or go to home screen while disc inside and then shut down?
Unfortunately your heart is premature. I regret to inform you that it turns out the PS3 cannot officially read more than 1TB. I was hoping to download every single thing I own, it turns out that's not possible. So, I'm going to change to a 1TB SSD instead.
Should be somewhere on PlayStations official site. Just don’t trust links in comment sections. Nothing against this vid, just general life advise for RUclips
Hello. Cam you please help me, this is abit above my knowledge, I got the Ps3 super slim for £55 :) I need to swap the 12gb memory for a big memory. Can you please explain in basic terms what I need to do. I am willing to send you money for the guidance. I'm 38 but have never modded my consoles. I just know people say this console is great but needs memory expanded. I appreciate your time and knowledge :) Dan x
Hey! It's very simple don't worry - this video shows how to upgrade your 12gb memory : ) ruclips.net/video/517Ic4pPAMo/видео.html&ab_channel=TechMagnet
I was so annoyed that the ps3 super slim nervous game with a pre-installed bracket now I have to wait another week to have one delivered so unfortunately
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Oh how time has changed pricing.
I got a 1TB Samsung 870 EVO on sale for $115 in the year 2022, time *really* did changed the pricing on these bad boys!
@@BlueGreyWolf those Samsung 1tb Ssd are now $79.99 at Microcenter, Feb 11, 2023.
Just bought a 1tb ssd for $50
Now there 40-50 depending sale and location 😂
What's the best possible ssd for slim ps3 I assume what he has is an early ssd
15 y/o me is kicking myself over not knowing how easy changing the hard drive is on these
Side note: pretty sure if your PS3 is a little up to date, not only will it format the drive but will also re-download the operating system. Just so you don’t have to do the hassle of doing all that
So I don’t have to do anything? Just put the SSD in and I’m good to go?
Nah
You are correct. Done it several times. The operating system is on the 12GB flash memory.
Thank you for saving me some time man really appreciate it
Thanks so much for this! Upgraded the PS3 today and this video made the Software install so easy to follow :)
I upgraded both mine an my brothers PS3's to a 1 TB SSD an wow what a difference in speed it makes. I've loaded 40 of my games onto it from disk to ISO and now I don't have to load the disk ea. time. I would say average speed to transfer the game 15 to 20 minutes an on FAT32....that is fast!! All the other reads I've made say that it don't make that much of a difference but it does and I recommend it if it's in the budget.
Modded PS3?
I remember having to do this, it was in October of 2017, my hdd blew up, so I replaced it with a 512GB SSD, and it’s been fine ever since, I had a backup on a flash drive that I just updated last day and it’s worked fine ever since. Keep in mind that I did this on a fat 80GB model
How is the ssd performance on ps3 now
It’s been great
@@StrnageHasBeenAbandonedgaming performance any better
@@StrnageHasBeenAbandoned which ssd did you use? i want to upgrade my ps3 storage to binge play all cod games.
For the longest time I was using cardboard to hold the HDD in place because I didn't have a caddy. At least 10 years. Every time I would move my ps3 the HDD would dislodge itself from the connector. I just installed a caddy, which I bought for $1, and now I don't have to open the HDD bay to reconnect the HDD whenever I move my ps3.
nobody cares
Thanks for the reminder on how to open this ps3. Just updated it to a ssd.
To the people who have lost there ps3 hard drive and have been using flash storage u can put in a hard drive in the ps3 and copy the files on the ps3
Bro is it possible to use my old hdd after installing ssd
@@apshotsnep throw out the old HDD and use the new SSD
@@at-cj2iy is it possible to transfer my games from old hdd to new ssd
What screwdriver to open the blue screw on HDD slot? P1 or P00?
Never mind, I have opened it myself, it's P1. All HDD related screws are P1. ☕👍
I spent $10 on a 512 gb SSD ... 10 years later
Nice!!
@@wwjoshdew What type of screwdriver do you need to remove the PS3 super slim hard drive from the case?
Just a heads-up. When trying to download the Playstation 4.88 version, hit the first download. If you hit the second download option under download via computer it will not work. Someone gave a corrupted file there
Thank you so much!!!
Can u send me the link cause I've been trying to install it but it's not working it says no application found
Great video man, I think you did great⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😉😉👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks man.
Thank you for the tutorial very helpful finally got mine fixed. 🥂
This is from 2013 so the update he used is outdated but the method to change hard drive is the same
@Sergi SzT Yes you can by going to PS3 website which is this link www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/ I promise you this is the real link or you can get it yourself either one of them
the update file doesn't matter
it only matters if you want to connect to PSN online
Hi, my disk compartment os different. I have 4 different screws and there is not a pullable tab but I have a second SATA slot. Any help for this?
Still needed in 2023
2 of my bottom PS3 Super Slim HDD screws are stuck and I cannot remove them. Help!
My PlayStation never brings this screen up and idk why
Hold the power button when it’s red until you hear two beeps then a power off then turn it back on and it should display this is a video reset
Dude, this is so funny to watch now, i can get a 2TB SSD for 150 online now, and back then only 5oogb did cost 500? This comparison is truelly unreal.
I just put a 4tb NVMe ssd in my ps5 and it costed 600 dollars.
@@wwjoshdew ow wow, i think that is a bit overkill. I did just upgrade my PS4 Pro with a 2TB SSD and i dont think i will ever even run out of space with that. But still, 600 for a 4TB SSD is a lot. I hope tech gets a lot cheaper in the future.
@@PeterLedergerber not when some games are over 200gb! And several being over 100gb.
@@wwjoshdew wow, yea that is annoying. I miss those days when you could just put the game in the console, and just play. Nowadays we always have to update the damn thing, or download additional shit. Really annoying, that you are kinda forced to upgrade with bigger SSDs because todays games are just that big.
@@wwjoshdewOh wow, I wish you would've waited. The Crucial brand is like $300 on Amazon right now.
Now you can buy the flash drive that already has the formatting installed for you. Put the new hhd or better ssd in the console, then plug the flash drive in the usb, then there you go🎉😉🎉
I just got a new drive bracket in the mail and the hinge part where you pull out the drive wasn't attached to the bracket. Is there an easy way to attach it?
My lens are dead on ps3 super slim, I remove lens and I put 1tb hdd now ps3 super slim is digital and jailbreaked with hen and multiman THIS IS AMAZING! pirate pkg games
I just got a used PS3 Super Slim. While it only has 12GB of flash storage, I heard Super Slims always use SATA III (not SATA II). Without searching online, what's the largest hard drive size this console recognizes? I've heard 1.5TB, but has anyone successfully used a bigger one? I can't find a clear answer anywhere. I'm looking for someone who has tried a really big drive.
Could i just put hen 4.91 in the update folder and just re install hen that way? I got cursed with flash memory
What difference for users with disc games only? Also, is it alright to leave disc inside Super Slim when shutting it down? Or go to home screen while disc inside and then shut down?
What do i do if only the hdd and not the thing to hold when you put the screws
Is it possible to have the ps4/5 software on the ps3?
lol no .............
Can i change my super slim 500gb hd to my slim ps3??
To think I'm watching this today from buying a $170 4TB Samsung EVO SSD. (Now back above $200)
Unfortunately your heart is premature. I regret to inform you that it turns out the PS3 cannot officially read more than 1TB. I was hoping to download every single thing I own, it turns out that's not possible. So, I'm going to change to a 1TB SSD instead.
Ummmm ur weird and yes you need to refund that ssd
@denisdavid1339 Oh no, I just put it in my PC.
Edit: Wait hold up, how is that weird?!
I did the same thing as u and my ps3 keeps saying no application was found what do l do
Can anyone tell what kinda screw driver he is using?
512 go for 21 dollars, i just connect two disk in box inateck clone and lets do it. After many hours Ps3 start with ssd and no re-installation.
very usefull thx.
Just bought a used PS3 super slim and it came without the blue screw, where could I find another one?
when i opened my PS3, i did not see any HDD in the slot so i just installed the SSD and called it a day
I have a 12gb flash memory. Put a 500g SSD in and nothing happened. My PS3 just boots normally.
Does anybody know similar ssds that would be compatible since the one listed in the description is out of stock
any 2.5 inch SSD will work
the PS3 can use ANY 2.5 inch storage
@@at-cj2iyWhich is a godsend
I was terrified since nowadays SATA 3 is standard
i thought ps3 super slim have built in 12GB memory?
some do. but not all.
Late question: how did you format the ps3 ssd-drive? Did you have to install it first to pc to recognize it?
Can you use a Chromebook to do all of the updates and file info for formatting the newly installed hd?
Yes
Can i instal 2 tv ssd on ps3
I put a 240 gb in mine gta loads in 5mins instead of 15
Wow, $500 for a 500gb SSD in 2013.
Как снять эту крышку!!!!!!!
I cwjt open this thing
can u give me the link of ps3 update software ?
Should be somewhere on PlayStations official site. Just don’t trust links in comment sections. Nothing against this vid, just general life advise for RUclips
just update it through PS3 OS by internet. Done.
Hello. Cam you please help me, this is abit above my knowledge, I got the Ps3 super slim for £55 :) I need to swap the 12gb memory for a big memory. Can you please explain in basic terms what I need to do. I am willing to send you money for the guidance. I'm 38 but have never modded my consoles. I just know people say this console is great but needs memory expanded.
I appreciate your time and knowledge :)
Dan x
Hey! It's very simple don't worry - this video shows how to upgrade your 12gb memory : )
ruclips.net/video/517Ic4pPAMo/видео.html&ab_channel=TechMagnet
I'll tell u
Instead of doing the flash drive thing you could just get an external drive docking station...
that makes no fuckin sense
get a fuckin SSD
i did it but i broke the plastic cover :(
2.5? 3.5?
Bros in the same city I’m in bro wtf
Why would you put an SSD into a system that does NOT support TRIM? I guess you really want to destroy your SSD...
Tf are you talking about?
@@RhythmGrizz ps3 does not support TRIM.
@@dtestahes probably saying what is TRIM
you sound like a young luke skywalker.
who
don't talk so much.
This was almost a decade ago. I have learned so much since then. thank you for the advice.
I was so annoyed that the ps3 super slim nervous game with a pre-installed bracket now I have to wait another week to have one delivered so unfortunately